In the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, Ralph Esposito, holding Power of Attorney for Michelina Esposito, has filed a lawsuit against Shore Acres Nursing and Rehab LLC, also known as Shore Acres Care Center. The case number is 24-000959-ClI and was filed on February 28, 2024. The complaint alleges negligence on the part of the defendant leading to damages exceeding $50,000.
The plaintiff's counsel asserts that Michelina Esposito was a resident at Shore Acres Care Center from September 19, 2023. She was an elderly individual suffering from aging infirmities and impaired in her ability to provide for her own care. The defendant, licensed to operate as a nursing home in Florida, allegedly failed to meet the required standards for nursing home operation.
The plaintiff accuses the defendant of not complying with minimum standards set by Chapter 400 of Florida Statutes and other regulations set by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Furthermore, it is alleged that they violated rights stipulated by the Nursing Home Reform Act. The plaintiff seeks judgment for damages caused due to negligence in providing custodial care.